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On Democracy: An Address Delivered in the Town Hall, Birmingham, on the 6th of October, 1884, by His Excellency, the Hon. James Russell Lowell, D. C. L., LL. D., American Minister in London, President
by Lowell, James Russell
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Schenectady, New York, United States
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About This Item
Birmingham: Printed by Cond Bros, 1884. First Edition. Pamphlet. First published edition preceded by a privately printed issue for the author's use. 15pp. Original wrappers. Short closed tear to title. A near fine copy housed in a custom red cloth chemise with paper label affixed to the front panel. BAL 13171. ; Octavo.
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Details
- Seller
- Parigi Books, Vintage and Rare
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 25080
- Title
- On Democracy: An Address Delivered in the Town Hall, Birmingham, on the 6th of October, 1884, by His Excellency, the Hon. James Russell Lowell, D. C. L., LL. D., American Minister in London, President
- Author
- Lowell, James Russell
- Format/Binding
- Pamphlet
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Printed by Cond Bros
- Place of Publication
- Birmingham
- Date Published
- 1884
- Keywords
- non-fiction, PAMPHLETS, ANTIQUARIAN
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiquarian; General Non-Fiction;
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About the Seller
Parigi Books, Vintage and Rare
Biblio member since 2008
Schenectady, New York
About Parigi Books, Vintage and Rare
Parigi Books, established in 2006, is an independent antiquarian bookstore located in the heart of Schenectady, NY. We are open by appointment only.We buy and sell fine books and collectibles in all fields with a strong focus on science fiction, fantasy, mysteries, comics and graphic novels. Our eclectic taste is reflected in the ample variety of items available, from significant titles from the 1500s on to original comic art, from collectible paperbacks to literary magazines. We carry in stock the best selection of Italian language graphic novels and comics you can find this side of the pond.As fairly strict graders who pay particular attention to collecting standards, we have been able to make thousands of customers happy over the years.Parigi Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), and the Independent Online Booksellers' Association (IOBA).
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- BAL
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- Fine
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- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Cloth
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- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- First Edition
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